Rockwall-Heath running back Tyler McCalister (28) breaks a long run as Wylie defensive back Obinna Amadi (5) gives chase in the first half in a 5A Division 1 Region II area playoff high school football game Nov. 21 at Clark Stadium in Plano.

Rockwall-Heath safety Omar Shalabi (12) runs after intercepting the ball as Wylie wide receiver Austin Pegues (3) gives chase in the first half in a 5A Division 1 Region II area playoff high school football game Nov. 21 at Clark Stadium in Plano.

Rockwall defender Kenneth Tobias (35) dives in front of Rowlett’s Keldrick Chapelle (21) to make an interception in a District 11-6A game on Oct. 24 in Rockwall. Rockwall’s Dante Thomas (29) also defends on the play. Rockwall won, 48-21, to raise its record to 8-0.

Rowlett linebacker Jarrod Elmore (44) tackles North Garland’s Dominque Pierce (22) as teammate Ousman Betts (89) converges on the play during a District 11-6A game Oct. 17.

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Rowlett running back Kobe Morrow slips past North Garland’s Nathan Coleman (4) during the Eagles’ 35-0 win over North Garland on Oct. 17.

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Rowlett running back Kobe Morrow rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns in last week’s win over North Garland.

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Royse City quarterback Courtland Vance (5) carries the ball as South Garland defensive back Darrin Thai (21) and linebacker Nick Burris (8) try to make the tackle in the first half in Royse City Oct. 10.

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Royse City running back Brett Martinez (26) scores in the first half against South Garland High School on Oct. 10 in Royse City.

Logan Jones (left), 16, of Heath, gets his photo taken with Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin after Sumlin arrived via a helicopter before a high school football game between Mesquite Poteet and Rockwall-Heath on Sept. 25 at Wilkerson-Sanders Memorial Stadium in Rockwall.

Rockwall cheerleaders perform before the start of the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall takes the field before the start of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall defensive back John Wright (21) breaks up the pass intended for Mesquite Horn wide receiver Bryston Cummings (15) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Mesquite Horn wide receiver Bryston Cummings (15), wide receiver Kakpa Mansaray (10) and wide receiver Emmanuel Ogwo (6) celebrate Mansaray's touchdown as Rockwall defensive back Caleb Broach (27) watches during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall wide receiver Jay Galloway (1) reacts after dropping a pass as Mesquite Horn linebacker C.J. Stallings (35) and defensive back J.R. Hall (14) watch during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall running back Chris Warren (25) is unable to make the catch as he is defended by Mesquite Horn linebacker Malik Thomas (38) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) runs for a touchdown as Mesquite Horn defensive back Blayde Moore (18) trails the play during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) celebrates after scoring a touchdown as Mesquite Horn defensive back Re'Shod Truvillion (5) watches during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Mesquite Horn running back Jordan Shavers (20) stiff arms Rockwall defensive back John Wright (21) as wide receiver Emmanuel Ogwo (6) blocks during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall defensive back James Taylor (20) delivers a jarring blow, breaking up the pass intended for Mesquite Horn wide receiver Kakpa Mansaray (10) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall head coach Rodney Web congratulates Rockwall defensive back James Taylor (20) after making a big hit during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall head coach Rodney Web stands on the sideline as his team huddles nearby during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Mesquite Horn defensive back J.R. Hall (14) defends on the pass intended for Rockwall wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Mesquite Horn defensive back J.R. Hall (14) defends on the pass intended for Rockwall wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall running back Chris Warren (25) stiff arms Mesquite Horn defensive back J.R. Hall (14) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall running back Chris Warren (25) stiff arms Mesquite Horn defensive back J.R. Hall (14) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall running back Chris Warren (25) stiff arms Mesquite Horn defensive back J.R. Hall (14) during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) runs towards the end zone before the play is called back for a penalty during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall students celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall students celebrate a touchdown during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

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Rockwall wide receiver Jay Galloway (1) reacts after wide receiver Xavier Castille (2) scored a touchdown as Mesquite Horn defensive back Karlos Arthur Jr. (24) is near during the first half of the football game between Mesquite Horn High School and Rockwall High School in Rockwall Texas, Friday, September 12, 2014.

Lake Highlands wide receiver Jamarice Preston (5) runs around a fallen opponent at Lake Highlands’ Sept. 4 game against Rowlett. Preston finished the game with seven receptions for 104 yards and a touchdown.

Rockwall-Heath defensive end Wyatt Leath (87), safety Quinten Wooten (15) and cornerback David Richardson II (5) celebrate after holding Euless Trinity on fourth down on the 1-yard line in the second half at AT&T Stadium.

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Rockwall-Heath quarterback Jordan Hoy (7) hands off to running back Rico Henderson (20) in the second half of the football game on Sept. 6 at AT&T Stadium.

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Rockwall-Heath head coach Mickey Moss and safety Deshon Elliott (4) celebrate after Elliott intercepted a pass in the second half at AT&T Stadium.

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Rockwall-Heath quarterback Jordan Hoy (7) carries the ball against Trinity in the first half at AT&T Stadium.

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Rockwall-Heath running back Rico Henderson (20) carries the ball as running back Chase Peterson (8) blocks in the first half of the football game Sept. 6 at AT&T Stadium.